A Child Called 'It' by Dave Pelzer
One Child's Courage to Survive
This harrowing memoir recounts the horrific childhood of a boy who was brutally abused by his alcoholic mother. The young boy is treated as a slave, starved, beaten, and tortured both physically and emotionally. Despite his dire circumstances, he manages to survive through resilience and the dream of a better life. The book is a stark portrayal of child abuse and the indomitable spirit of a child's will to survive.
The 14983rd greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 184
- Original Language
- English
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
- - Ik Had Geen Naam
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